MedGen

Mutations in the CRYGC gene have been found to cause several types of cataract, which have been described as Coppock-like; embryonic, fetal, infantile nuclear; zonular pulverulent; and lamellar. Some patients also exhibit microcornea. Before it was known that mutations in the CRYGC gene cause several types of cataract, this entry was titled 'Cataract, Coppock-like,' with the symbol CCL. [from OMIM]

A kind of nuclear cataract characterized by fiberglasslike or needlelike crystals projecting in different directions, through or close to the axial region of the lens. [from HPO]